Apostle Peter Bible Quiz — From Fisherman to Apostle Flashcards

#1

What was Simon Peter's occupation before Jesus called him to follow Him?

📖 Matthew 4:18-20

#2

In Matthew 16:17-19, Jesus tells Peter that He will build His church on this foundation. What does Jesus declare Peter's name means?

📖 Matthew 16:17-19

#3

How many times did Peter deny Jesus on the night of Jesus' arrest, according to the Gospel accounts?

📖 Matthew 26:34

#4

In Acts 3, Peter heals a beggar at the temple gate. What was the man's condition?

📖 Acts 3:2-7

#5

According to Acts 5, Peter and the other apostles were imprisoned by the Jewish leaders. Who released them from prison during the night?

📖 Acts 5:19-20

#6

In Acts 9, Peter visits two cities where he heals believers. He heals Aeneas in Lydda and raises Tabitha from the dead in Joppa. What was Tabitha's occupation?

📖 Acts 9:36-42

#7

What vision did Peter receive on a rooftop in Joppa according to Acts 10, and what was it meant to teach him?

📖 Acts 10:9-16

#8

In Acts 10, Peter goes to the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. What was Cornelius's religious status before Peter arrived?

📖 Acts 10:1-2

#2

Rock

Jesus says 'You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,' using a play on words with the Aramaic name Cephas (Peter), which means 'rock' or 'stone.'

Matthew 16:17-19

#1

Fisherman

Peter and his brother Andrew were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee when Jesus called them to become His disciples.

Matthew 4:18-20

#4

He was lame from birth and had never walked

Peter healed a man who had been crippled from birth and had never walked, commanding him in Jesus' name to get up and walk.

Acts 3:2-7

#3

Three times

All four Gospels record that Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus' prediction.

Matthew 26:34

#6

She was a seamstress who made clothing for widows

Tabitha (also called Dorcas) was a seamstress known for making tunics and other garments, and she was devoted to good works and helping widows.

Acts 9:36-42

#5

An angel of the Lord

An angel of the Lord opened the prison doors at night and told the apostles to go to the temple and tell the people about the life Jesus offers.

Acts 5:19-20

#8

He was a God-fearer who worshipped the God of Israel but had not been circumcised

Cornelius was described as a devout man who feared God, gave alms, and prayed regularly, but he and his household needed to hear the gospel to be saved.

Acts 10:1-2

#7

A vision of four-footed animals, reptiles, and birds; to show him that God's grace extends to non-Jewish believers

Peter saw a sheet with ceremonially unclean animals descending from heaven and heard a voice telling him to eat them; this prepared him to accept that the gospel was for Gentiles as well.

Acts 10:9-16

#9

According to Acts 12, King Herod had James, the brother of John, executed. How did Peter respond when he too was imprisoned by Herod?

📖 Acts 12:5-10

#10

At the Jerusalem Council described in Acts 15, Peter testified about his experience with Cornelius. What was the key point Peter made to support including Gentiles in the church?

📖 Acts 15:7-11

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#10

Peter testified that God had given the Holy Spirit to Gentiles just as He had to Jews, without requiring circumcision first

Peter reminded the council that God had shown no distinction between Jews and Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, cleansing their hearts by faith apart from the works of the law.

Acts 15:7-11

#9

An angel of the Lord freed him from prison during the night

An angel appeared to Peter in prison, woke him up, and led him out, causing his chains to fall off and the prison doors to open.

Acts 12:5-10

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